Archives for December 2008

‘Who is going to win? Miami.’

‘With western New York residents resisting the absurdly high ticket prices for this game, the visiting Fins could well be the emotional home team tomorrow. Years of Bob Griese and Dan Marino domination made Dolphin Teal one of the favourite sports colours on southern Ontario street jerseys. And everyone embraces a turnaround tale: just a year removed from swimming with the fishes, the Dolphins are dancing with the stars.’

‘Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter, one of several players who’ve incurred off-field gunshot wounds (2003) in their NFL careers, is looking like the game-altering player he was with the Steelers before he was cut for financial reasons. He’s got 14.5 sacks (just over half the team total), is a half-sack behind NFL leader DeMarcus Ware of the Cowboys, and needs four sacks in the Fins’ remaining four games to match Jason Taylor’s franchise record. Under the oh-oh heading, the Bills’ line has surrendered 28 sacks in 12 games, including two by Porter in a 25-16 loss in Miami, on Oct. 26.’

Miami Dolphins pass-rush needs more contributions as offenses key on Joey Porter (Miami Herald)

Miami Dolphins won’t say if Jason Allen will play Sunday (Miami Herald)

Dolphins’ Allen’s status still in question (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Trash-talking athletes finally need to realize there’s no room for their garbage in game (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Q&A with Dolphins QB Chad Pennington (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Q&A with Bills WR Lee Evans (South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Dolphins’ Jason Allen still unsure about Sunday’s game (Palm Beach Post)

Dolphins Offense Ready For Stout Bills Defense (MiamiDolphins.com)

Miami Dolphins Transcripts (MiamiDolphins.com)

‘”The troops were all so appreciative that we took the time, especially at the holidays, to spend Thanksgiving with them,” said Jills cheerleader Kristin, 27. “We were able to talk about what their lives are like back home. Many have families, wives or husbands with young children. They love telling stories about their family and friends and showed us pictures.”‘

‘In any event, the game Sunday should not be viewed as just a historical event. It could well be a glimpse into the future.’

‘”Depending on the arrangements, I wouldn’t mind one more game here,” Rogers Communications vice chairman Phil Lind told The Associated Press on Friday. “Especially if the NFL’s going to nuke two of their preseasons game, I would think for certain we would have one of those games.”‘

‘Edwards missed the second half of last Sunday’s 10-3 to San Francisco because of the injury, as J.P. Losman took over. If Edwards, who did not practice all week, indeed does not play on Sunday against Miami, Losman will get the start.’

‘”If this one-game series helps the finances of the Bills and makes them a stronger team to remain in Buffalo, we’ll support that,” Cohon said. “I think anything beyond that is something that our league and most of our fans and most people in this country are not supportive of.”‘

‘”Yeah, you could write all these stories up, and that’s a great word,” Losman said when asked if there was something “poetic” about the opportunity. “I’m not going to repeat it, but it’s a great word to use I guess. The ball bounces funny in this game.”‘

‘Bills 24, Dolphins 20.’

‘Dolphins 20, Bills 19.’

‘Asked what he knew about Canada, Walker continued his schtick. "They separate us from Alaska," he said. "We went to war with them one time."’

‘Questionable for Sunday’s game are Donte Whitner, Robert Royal, Teddy Lehman, Chris Ellis and Copeland Bryan.’